Local
1 year ago
State awards $1.15 billion contract for part of I-26 Asheville Connector

The contract award for the north section is seen as a major milestone in the decades-long planning process

Local
1 year ago
Budget reality makes property tax hike likely next year, mayor warns

Dipping into savings spared the city this year, but an increase next year appears inevitable, Mayor Esther Manheimer cautions

Business
1 year ago
Construction makes it tricky navigating Asheville’s airport

Construction at Asheville Regional Airport is causing some changes, and travelers should plan accordingly.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
After legal victory, AdventHealth advances on Weaverville hospital

An administrative judge’s 50-page ruling details the challenge from Mission Health that AdventHealth’s plan ultimately survived.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council votes to advance downtown district plan

The 5-1 vote was create a district, set boundaries and an initial tax rate. Other contentious issues will be debated before a final vote June 11.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
APD still digging out from ‘staffing crisis,’ down 63 positions

Even with an officer shortage, lower violent crime and property crime stats are “a testament to how far we’ve come,” APD’s new deputy chief says.

Local
1 year ago
‘VANCE’ disappears from fast-shrinking monument

Pending legal action, including a hearing set for Wednesday, was not slowing work to dismantle the Vance Monument on Tuesday.

Local
1 year ago
ELECTION RESULTS: Weatherman, Boliek top vote-getters in GOP runoff primaries

In runoffs to decide Republican nominees, Hal Weatherman held a commanding lead for lieutenant governor while Dave Boliek led for state auditor

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Sean Aardema moves into role of deputy chief at APD

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Sean Aardema has held many positions since joining the Asheville […]

Danny Mack Akins Jr., 53, on Monday, May 13, 2024, pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges and was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man pleads guilty in “theft ring,” “chop shop,” assault and more

A Candler man on Monday pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges and has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.